How to Change Your Name in California

by David V. Loeb; Patricia Gima; Shae Irving

• ISBN13: 9780873375238
• ISBN10: 0873375238
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Nolo.Com

Summary

Divorce, complicated spelling, tricky pronunciation, personal preference--any of these may convince you that it's time for a new name. But juggling more than one name can create confusion with government agencies, delays at the bank, and hassles in your personal life.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Two Ways to Change Your Name
Usage Method	p. 1
Court Petition Method	p. 1
Which Method Should You Choose?	p. 2
Restrictions on New Names
Famous Names	p. 1
Professional and Fictitious Names	p. 2
Initials, Numbers and One-Word Names	p. 2
Racial Slurs, "Fighting Words" and Other Forbidden Names	p. 3
Miss, Mrs., Ms., Mr. or Master	p. 3
Marriage, Divorce, Annulment and Names
Marriage and Names	p. 1
Returning to Birth or Former Name While Married	p. 2
Keeping Your Name When You Marry	p. 3
Divorce and Names	p. 5
Annulment and Names	p. 5
How to Change a Name After Divorce or Annulment	p. 5
Children's Names
Names You May Give a Child at Birth	p. 1
Custody, Remarriage and Children's Names	p. 2
Names, Paternity and Birth Certificates	p. 2
How to Change a Child's Name	p. 4
Birth Certificates and Names
When New Birth Certificate Can Be Issued	p. 2
Acknowledgment of Paternity	p. 2
Judicial Decree of Paternity (Court Order)	p. 3
Adoption (Court Order)	p. 3
Sex Change Operation (Court Order)	p. 3
Offensive Racial Description	p. 3
Adding Amendment to Birth Certificate	p. 3
Adding New Name After Court Order Name Change	p. 4
Errors and Missing Information on Birth Certificate	p. 4
Adding Parent's New Name to Child's Birth Certificate	p. 4
Obtaining New Birth Certificate After Sex Change Operation	p. 5
Change Name by Court Petition Method	p. 5
Obtain New Birth Certificate	p. 6
Court Petition Method
Overview of Procedure	p. 2
Information About Court and Forms	p. 2
Call Superior Court Clerk	p. 2
Tips on Completing Forms	p. 3
How to Complete the Caption	p. 3
Select Newspaper for Publication	p. 4
Petition for Change of Name	p. 4
Petition and Instructions for All Counties Except Los Angeles	p. 8
Petition and Instructions for Los Angeles County	p. 13
Order to Show Cause for Change of Name	p. 19
Order to Show Cause for All Counties Except Los Angeles	p. 19
Order to Show Cause for Los Angeles County	p. 19
Decree Changing Name	p. 23
Decree Changing Name for All Counties Except Los Angeles	p. 23
Decree Changing Name for Los Angeles County	p. 23
Additional Documents Required	p. 23
Civil Case Cover Sheet	p. 23
Certificate of Assignment	p. 29
Fee Waiver Documents	p. 29
Copy and File Papers With Court	p. 36
Take or Mail Papers to Court	p. 39
Applying for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs	p. 39
Arrange Publication	p. 40
Service May Be Required for Minor's Name Change	p. 40
What Is "Service of Process"?	p. 41
How to Have Other Parent Served	p. 41
If You Cannot Find Other Parent	p. 45
Call Court Clerk	p. 51
Appear in Court If Required	p. 51
Uncontested Case	p. 51
Contested Case	p. 52
Obtain Certified Copies of Decree Changing Name	p. 53
Send Certified Decree to Secretary of State	p. 53
Changing Birth Certificate Records	p. 53
Notify Agencies and Institutions	p. 53
Usage Method
Notify Agencies and Institutions	p. 1
Usage Method Documentation	p. 1
Declaration of Legal Name Change	p. 2
Declaration Restoring Former Legal Name	p. 3
How to Get Your New Name Accepted
Documentation	p. 1
How to Change Identification and Records	p. 1
Problems Getting New Name Accepted	p. 11
Finding Additional Help
Independent Paralegals ("Typing Services")	p. 1
Lawyers	p. 2
Doing Your Own Legal Research	p. 3
Going to the Law Library	p. 3
Online Legal Research	p. 4
Glossary of Names
Appendices
Forms for Name Change by Usage Method
Forms for Name Change by Court Order
Table of Name Change Statutes
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